[Updated] A female motorcyclist and a male pedestrian have been transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital with “serious” injuries sustained in a collision this morning on Middle Road in Warwick.

A police spokesperson said, “First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place around 9am this morning [Saturday] on Middle Road in Warwick just east of Lindos.

“It appears that a 28 year old female was traveling on motorcycle when she collided with a 76 year male pedestrian. Both individuals have been taken to the hospital with injuries that are classified as serious.

“Traffic presently is being diverted while the scene is being processed by the relevant police officers.

“Police are appealing for witness to please contact the Roads Policing Unit on 29-50011.”

Update 1.23pm: Police confirm the motorcyclist sustained a head injury and received stitches to her lips and chin and is expected to be discharged from KEMH later today, while the pedestrian sustained chest and pelvic injuries, and will be admitted to a general ward.

Comments (14)

No, it wasn’t on the crossing. It was between Spring Hill and the Warwick Academy entrance before the bus stop on the way into town. That’s a blind corner but there are full-width sidewalks on both sides, so I’m not too sure how the pedestrian managed to be in the road there.

The rule for cyclists is that it is actually safer to ride two abreast, so that it is a shorter distance to over take. I get why drivers think this is not right, but it is legal and safer to do that. A long string of riders is more risky as cars are overtaking for a longer time … just saying.

Believe me the cyclists are only too aware of the nutty drivers who scrape past them and cut in sharply, but hey, everyone is entitled to use the road – not only in a 10 ton missile.

Lone Wolf. The roads are for everyone, not just inconsiderate you. Bicyclists should only be passed when the on-coming lane is free of traffic and it is safe to pass. Two bicycles are easier to pass safely if they are side by side and the on-coming lane is clear, than riding in a long row. Cars should not pass bicycles driving well left, unless the on-coming lane is clear. The Police are recommending that bicycles ride in the center of their lane so that inconsiderate drivers don’t believe that they are ok to pass regardless of on-coming traffic. Lone Wolf, please learn the rules of the road and slow down and be considerate of other road users. Unless you know the rules of the road and are considerate, you are part of the problem on our Bermuda roads.